Since a few years I've been afraid of driving. When I say ''afraid'' I mean sweating, closing my eyes, screaming, panicking, shacking. It's very bad. But I take it as a handicap not being able to drive cause I live in a village and I realy need to drive in order to work. I just bought a car yesterday. I want to face my own fear of driving. Today I got inside of my car and I was too afraid to put the key inside. I am crying and I don't know what to do. My God, I'm so down because of this situation...:(
2007-07-28 19:28:43 · 3 answers · asked by Vera B 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
This sounds like a phobia. Psychologist have has a lot of success against phobias with cognitive therapy, where they slowly get you comfortable with whatever you fear. Since your phobia affects your daily life (you need to get to work) I strongly urge you to seek help.
2007-07-28 19:39:36 · answer #1 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need counseling. Then you need someone to teach you how to drive. This really isn't something that can be done at the drop of a hat. You might have to get another job for now, or have someone drive you to and from work in your own car.
2007-07-29 02:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by Neuromancer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know what you can do but i do hope you overcome your fear! good luck!
2007-07-29 02:36:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋